For over 45 years, Kenny Endo has led the way in the U.S. for this Japanese style of drumming. As a jazz percussionist and award-winning innovator in Japanese taiko, his adventurous spirit continues to stretch the genre, incorporating such influences as funk, jazz, Afro-Cuban & Hawaiian, with roots firmly grounded in tradition.

ECA Education Matinees are open to school groups, homeschool families and, when appropriate, groups from local senior centers and assisted living facilities. Tickets are $9 per student, with one free teacher/chaperone ticket for every 10 student tickets sold.

ECA offers $2 Arts for Everyone tickets to schools with financial need and provides transportation subsidies through the Aunt Bette’s Bus Fund.

Please fill out the Matinee Ticket Request Form to make a reservation for your group, or contact Nick Williamson at nick@ec4arts.org for more information.